Module for the Construction of Floors, Partition Walls, Roofs and Similar

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a module which is used to form facing based on translucent elements, such as to facilitate the construction of partition walls or facing having said optical feature. The invention is characterised in that the module comprises a central high-strength body and at least one flat part which is made from translucent material and which is fixed to a flat base of the central body using an adhesive. In addition, the side faces of the central body are equipped with channels in which rods are fitted in order to ensure correct assembly.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

As stated in the title of this specification, the present inventionrelates to a module for the construction of floors, partition walls,roofs and similar, intended to form facings on the basis of elements ofa translucent nature, such as to facilitate the construction ofpartition walls or facing having said optical feature.

The objective concerns certain modular parts, each of which possesses aresistant structure, in such a way that the stresses are borne not bythe pairs of vitreous sheets of each module but instead by that newcentral structure.

PRIOR ART OF THE INVENTION

The use of parts of a vitreous nature for facing and flooring isbecoming more and more common, including those obtained from one or moreglass compounds whose main characteristic is their permissivity to thepassage of light.

So far, this type of part with flat structure has basically been usedfor facing surfaces or paving floors.

If it is wished to create a partition wall of glass or with translucentqualities, one usually resorts to the classical glass block, in otherwords, a glass block that is fully moulded.

This solution right now presents certain limitations of mechanicalstrength, aesthetics, cost and even of fitting.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The module for construction constituting the inventive object of thepresent invention, is characterised in that it comprises a central bodyby way of a frame, where in at least one of its bases is fixed a flatpart of translucent material, in such a way that this central body willbe manufactured by means of a high mechanical strength structure, suchas for example cement, fibrecement, clay, etc.

The translucent laminar parts are fixed to the central body via its twobases essentially by means of adhesive materials, though the means ofjoining could be defined by other systems.

The structure in the form of a frame demarcates a large central spacewhich will permit the passage of light.

Although said central structure will preferably be wholly diaphanous,ribs could also be included in order to stiffen and/or create decorativeeffects, these ribs occupying part of that diaphanous central spacedemarcating the perimetric frame.

Another characteristic is that the central body incorporates in itsexterior narrow side walls some channels for facilitating the use ofreinforcing rods in collaboration with a mortar conventionally used inthe joining of blocks, bricks, etc.

The mechanical loads and stresses will be borne by the central bodiesthanks to the incorporation of the channels and reinforcing rods.

Moreover, these rods and channels facilitate the centring and locationof the different modules during the assembly.

Below, in order to facilitate a better understanding of thisspecification and forming an integral part thereof, some figures areattached which represent the object of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1.—Shows an exploded perspective view of the module for theconstruction of floors, partition walls, roofs and similar, forming theobject of the invention.

FIG. 2.—Shows a cross-section view of the module of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3.—Shows a perspective view of a central body forming part of themodule of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED FORM OF EMBODIMENT

Considering the numbering adopted in the figures, the module for theconstruction of floors, partition walls, roofs and similar is definedstarting from two flat parts 1 of translucent material based onformulations on the basis of vitreous materials, and a central structure2 of high mechanical strength material such as cement, fibrecement,clay, etc., which presents one or more bases 5 for sticking thetranslucent parts using chemical or adhesive means 6.

Said central structure 2 will in principle adopt a form of a frame withthe aim of providing a central opening as large as possible in order topermit the passage of light.

Although said central structure will preferably be wholly diaphanous, itcould also include ribs 7 for stiffening and/or creating decorativeeffects, as shown more clearly in FIG. 3.

It will likewise include at least one perimetric recess 3 in itsexternal side faces for facilitating the use of reinforcing rods 8 incollaboration with a mortar 9 conventionally used for the joining ofblocks, bricks, etc., in construction.

This form of assembly considerably relieves the vitreous laminas orsheets 1 of their mechanical load stresses.

The possibility exists of introducing artificial illumination elementsinside the module in order to create light-generating partitions and/orfacings.

1. MODULE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FLOORS, PARTITION WALLS, ROOFS ANDSIMILAR, wherein it comprises a central high mechanical strength bodywith two flat bases and at least one flat part which is made fromtranslucent material (1) and which is fixed to one of said flat bases ofthe central body using an adhesive; the narrow side faces of thiscentral body being provided with longitudinal channels (3) in which fitsome rods (8) for the reinforcing and centring of adjacent modules whichare joined with the aid of a mortar material (9) or similar.
 2. MODULEFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FLOORS, PARTITION WALLS, ROOFS AND SIMILAR,according to claim 1, wherein the central body comprises a structure inthe form of a frame (2).
 3. MODULE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FLOORS,PARTITION WALLS, ROOFS AND SIMILAR, according to claim 1, wherein thecentral body (2′) comprises a frame with ribs (7) occupying part of thespace demarcated by the sections of that frame (2′).